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3 PM ET: Gaza airstrikes, hotel collapse, Teri Garr dies & more Oct 29, 2024

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We start with a deadly airstrike that the Ministry of Health in Gaza says killed dozens of people, including children. Emergency personnel are working to reach people buried under the rubble of a 10-story hotel in Argentina. Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene. It can be hard to tell which social media influencers are getting paid for their political endorsements. And, Teri Garr, the star of “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie,” and “Mr. Mom,” has died.

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12 PM ET: Candidates’ legal prep, Vatican’s ‘lack of transparency’, McDonald’s visits drop & more Oct 29, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris previewed what she'll cover at her speech tonight that's in the same place former President Donald Trump gave a rally ahead of the January 6th attack in 2021. We’ll tell you how the candidates are getting ready for what could be the most litigated presidential election in history. The Vatican issued its first annual report about how clerical sexual abuse is reported. Fewer people were “lovin’ it” at McDonald’s last week. And, chemicals found in your home could be affecting your hormones.

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9 AM ET: Steve Bannon released, Jeff Bezos op-ed, airline refund rules & more Oct 29, 2024

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We’ll take a look at how both 2024 campaigns are shaping up in the final week until election day. Former President Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving 120 days behind bars. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has written an op-ed defending a recent decision. North Korean soldiers are reportedly being taught Russian commands. And, airline refund rules have changed in the US.

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6 AM ET: One week countdown, ballot drop box fires, new Diddy lawsuits & more Oct 29, 2024

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While one candidate prepares to make their final case to voters before next week’s election, the other is dealing with backlash from their closing arguments. Authorities are investigating fires at ballot drop boxes. Israel’s decision to ban a UN aid agency has been widely condemned. New lawsuits allege Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted two men when they were 10 and 17 years old. Plus, a record was tied at the World Series last night.

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6 PM ET: Trump Media stock skyrockets, the pros and cons of short-term rentals, bear’s accidental death & more Oct 28, 2024

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We’ll tell you where Republicans are outspending Democrats on advertising. Trump Media stock signals confidence in owner’s presidential campaign. Do short-term rentals like Airbnb help or hurt the national economy? A Louisiana state trooper is the first to be convicted in a prolonged police brutality case that once prompted national outrage. Plus, the driver who hit a beloved grizzly last week will not be cited.

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3 PM ET: Post-election mistrust, Israel limits UNRWA, World Series game 3 & more Oct 28, 2024

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We’ll tell you why a new CNN poll indicates a bumpy road after Election Day. Israel’s parliament has approved two bills that will impact 2.5 million Palestinian refugees. Volkswagen is planning a historic overhaul that labor unions aren’t happy about. A recent Supreme Court decision could impact when federal agencies may delegate powers to private entities. Plus, will the Los Angeles Dodgers have their star player for tonight's World Series game?

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12 PM ET: Extreme election language, Philadelphia sues Musk, massive cheese robbery & more Oct 28, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are cramming their schedules, as a Trump event is grabbing headlines for speakers' controversial language. We'll tell you why Philadelphia is suing Elon Musk. New stroke guidelines have been released for the first time in decades. Thick smog is dimming the festival of lights. Plus, a huge cheddar heist has caught the attention of a celebrity chef.

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9 AM ET: 2024 closing arguments, Japan’s political turmoil, Thanksgiving dinner costs & more Oct 28, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump is digging in on immigration, while Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on abortion rights, as they make their final pitches. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are back on, but don't expect a breakthrough any time soon. Many American households with six-figure incomes are still living paycheck to paycheck. There's been some big political upheaval in Japan. Plus, we’ll tell you which store has entered the Thanksgiving dinner price war.

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6 AM ET: Puerto Rico controversy, Quarter Pounders to return, US Navy apology & more Oct 28, 2024

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As both campaigns make their final pitch to voters, offensive comments about Puerto Rico have pushed a superstar to publicly support a candidate. Iran says it will respond to Israeli strikes, but it doesn’t want a wider war. McDonald’s says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu soon. The Washington Post is in turmoil after it announced it would no longer endorse presidential candidates. Plus, we’ll tell you why the US Navy has apologized to an Alaskan village.

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One Thing: They Were Prolific Donors. They Also Had Dementia. Oct 27, 2024

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A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward.

Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Producer

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